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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,767.99, 312,874.90 and 146,241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,767.99, 312,874.90 and 146,241.75 is: 201,771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,767.99 : 312,874.90 = 146,241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,767.99/312,874.90 = 146,241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,767.99x = 312,874.90 × 146,241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,767.99x = 45,755,372,907.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,755,372,907.08/226,767.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,771.74

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